OFFICE SECTOR
Bangkok rents continue to soar
It's a 'landlord's market' as newly completed space is snapped up
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STREET WISE
Putting Thaksin's safety first
On Monday, Rajdamnoen Avenue was in chaos when caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited the Education Ministry.
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CP reaps benefits of energy-savings plan
One of the country's largest conglomerates, the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), has slashed as much as Bt2 billion from its electricity bills over the past two years by implementing an in-house energy-savings plan.
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Trade rules can scare off investors
The private sector has expressed concern over non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in the global trading system, saying that while they protect local businesses they also put off overseas investment.
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Dusit Thani withdraws from deal to buy stake in PA
Dusit Thani Plc's plan to acquire a sizeable stake in embattled Pacific Assets Plc has collapsed.
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IN BRIEF
chicken exports
Trade reps to meet EU officials in Geneva to discuss tariff hike
Trade representatives will hold talks with European officials at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva early next month on the EU plan to increase tariffs on Thai chicken exports.
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E-marketing drive launched by TAT
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its new e-marketing campaign, which includes phase two of Thailand's biggest online travel portal, www.thailandhotdeal.com.
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Condo sales up for Plus Property in first half
Plus Property Partners Co Ltd revised its revenue target for the year upwards to Bt3.1 billion, from Bt3 billion previously, thanks to the first-half success of its new condominium projects offering units priced from Bt1 million to Bt3 million.
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Rich expects 'impressive' debut
Rich Asia Steel Plc is confident its stock would make an impressive debut tomorrow, given its 20-per cent discount from fair value.
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Conflict on SCIB board behind president's resignation
Conflict within the board of directors of Siam City Bank (SCIB) was the reason behind the resignation of its president Arun Chirachvala, its chairman Sompol Kiatphaibool said yesterday.
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LATE NEWS
Non-performing assets sell-off to bring in Bt180 billion for the year
The Legal Execution Department has successfully sold non-performing assets worth Bt164 billion in the first 10 months of this fiscal year (October 2005-September 2006) and expects to achieve Bt180 billion for the entire year.
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GMMD banking on iKey, interactive online TV
GMM Digital Domain Co Ltd (GMMD), the music-downloading arm of GMM Grammy Plc, yesterday launched its digital downloading service "iKey" in a bid to tap into the expanding consumption of digital media.
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ELITE CARDS
Koreans main buyers
Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), issuer of the Thailand Elite Card, is expanding a cut-price promotion in an attempt to achieve its target of attracting 2,000 new members this year.
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Jindal introduces 200-grade stainless steel to local market
Indian stainless-steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless Ltd has introduced a new category of product to the Thai market.
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Tsutaya to set up marketing subsidiary
Video rental chain Tsutaya (Thailand) is to set up a wholly owned subsidiary to provide below-the-line marketing and media services, including event marketing and promotions.
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Energy policy causing huge pain: Piyasvasti
The government's restrictive energy policy has caused great grief to the country, which is not yet prepared to cope with the energy crisis, Piyasvasti Amranand, an energy expert, said yesterday.
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STATE THINK-TANK
Low deficit backed for fiscal 2007
Less than 2 per cent of GDP no problem: Ampon
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